30日間オーストラリア英語 — 1日目
オーストラリアの基本情報
Australia, officially known as the Commonwealth of Australia, is an extraordinary nation encompassing an entire continent. With a total area of approximately 7.7 million square kilometres, it ranks as the sixth largest country in the world, yet its population remains relatively modest at around 26 million inhabitants. Were it not for the fertile coastal regions, the country would be almost entirely uninhabitable, as the vast interior consists predominantly of arid desert known as the Outback. Not only is Australia surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Oceans, but it also possesses some of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. The nation is divided into six states and two territories, each distinguished by its own unique geographical and cultural characteristics. Canberra, rather than Sydney or Melbourne, serves as the national capital — a fact that frequently surprises international visitors. Having been selected as a compromise between the two rival cities in 1908, Canberra was purposefully constructed as a planned capital city.
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Q: 本文によると、キャンベラが首都に選ばれた理由は何ですか？
Had I been asked to name the most awe-inspiring natural wonder I have ever witnessed, I would undoubtedly choose Uluru. Located in the heart of Australia's Red Centre, this monumental sandstone formation has stood for over 500 million years, serving as a sacred site for the Anangu people throughout countless generations. What struck me most profoundly was the way the rock's colour transforms throughout the day — from deep crimson at dawn to brilliant orange at sunset. Not only is the geological significance remarkable, but the spiritual importance to Indigenous Australians is equally compelling. Since October 2019, climbing Uluru has been permanently prohibited out of respect for Aboriginal cultural traditions. Visitors are instead encouraged to participate in guided walks led by knowledgeable local guides who share fascinating stories about the Dreamtime. Whoever visits this extraordinary landmark will leave with memories that last a lifetime. I would wholeheartedly recommend this destination to anyone planning a journey to Australia.
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Q: レビューによると、筆者が最も感動したことは何ですか？
面積は日本の約20倍ですが、人口は日本の約5分の1です。国土の大部分は「アウトバック」と呼ばれる乾燥地帯で、人口の約85%が海岸線から50km以内に住んでいます。6つの州（NSW、VIC、QLD、SA、WA、TAS）と2つの準州（ACT、NT）から成り立っています。
シドニーとメルボルンが首都の座を争った結果、その中間地点にキャンベラが建設されました。「キャンベラ」はアボリジニの言葉で「集いの場」を意味します。計画都市として設計され、アメリカ人建築家のウォルター・バーリー・グリフィンが都市計画を担当しました。
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Q: 会話の中で、マークがオーストラリアの内陸部について述べたことはどれですか？
今日のそのまま使える表現3つ
Key Sentencesを並べ替えて作ってみよう
Q1: 「肥沃な沿岸地域がなければ、この国はほぼ居住不可能でしょう。」
Q2: 「オーストラリアは大陸全体を包含する並外れた国です。」
Q3: 「私はオーストラリア文化を直接体験する機会を楽しみにしています。」
今日のことを3行で書いてみよう
💡 今日の会話や文をマネしてOK！わからない英語は日本語のままで大丈夫。